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With so many shows to give artists the opportunity to make it big and the Internet allowing people to post their art and make it accessible, its little wonder. Millennial Entertainers are those artists between the ages of 16 and 30 who have made it big. Their names are well known to everyone, whether you listen to them or not. We all have our favorite artists. but what makes them so popular? Kristen Ballard, a senior visual technology major from Salt Lake City, said her favorite artist of the day is Katy Perry. Ballard enjoys listening to her music because it is unique, interesting and it gets her Shes young and hip, Ballard said. And I think shes good looking. Her music appeals to the younger generation, and she is able to connect to them, Ballard said. Alyson Hutchins, a junior communication major from St. George, also said she liked music that is unique, and she said music has changed a lot over the last few years. Her fa vorite artist is Adele cause she is new and different. Her musics uplifting and calming, and shes just a really put together person. Hutchins said. Hillery Hunt, a sophomore education major from Diamond Valley, said she liked the way she felt she could connect to her favorite artist, Miranda Lambert. I like her because she relates to regular life, Hunt said. She said although some of the styles exhibited by artists such as Lady Gaga are a bit extreme for her taste, she can see how it helps make them successful and connect to their audiences. They just want to be unique, Hunt said. Cheyne Scott, a fresh be- Antirdear BY AMANDA JACOBS Staff Writer One interesting type of activity combines elements of history, art and fighting all rolled into one. Medieval combat has been around since the late 1970s, and groups started being created in Utah in the early 1990s. It wasn't until February 2009 that St. George resident Dan Jeffery decided to create this local chapter called Antirdeaig. The name comes from a language called Scots Gaelic. Jeffery decided on the name because the translation means "the red land." This, of course, is a throwback to the red rocks Dixie is known for. "It's kind of a mouthful to say all the time, especially when we are playing," Jeffery said. "We usually end up shortening ittoATD." Jeffery decided to start the group because he wanted a more interesting way to get in his daily exercise. His wife had been noticing his inactivity suggested finding a new creative outlet for him to pursue. He wanted to find a creative way to change himself and feel more motivated. He had heard about and researched a lot of types of western martial arts over the years and wanted to do something along those lines. The history behind this and keeping certain aspects of the past true to life is what makes medieval man general education major from St. George, said he thinks it all goes back to marketing. Whether or not Lady Gaga has talent doesnt matter so much as her name. I would say theyre most successful because of marketing, not because of talent, Scott said. People see the crazy way she dresses, recognize her name, and want her album regardless of what is on it. To be a good artist, to be one of the greats, you have to change the definition of art. Scott said. You have to take it a step up. You have to make everyone whos an artist believe they have to step it up. While the artists today may be doing this personalities. Millennial with their look, Scott doesnt believe they are doing it as much with their talent. He thinks they are working more on their appearance and their name. Landon Peterson, an academic adviser here at Dixie State College, also attributes artists success to marketing. In promoting artists that appeal to the younger generation, such as Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and The Jonas Brothers, people in the music industry are tapping into a fresh market, and he said this as a smart move on their part. They are giving todays teens new artists they can relate to, make connections with, and enjoy listening to. In an industry where everything has been or m sports equipment." Jeffery compares the weapons to a fencing foil, which is a long, sword-lik- e instrument. Jeffery said that it can bear resemblance to the historical weapons. If members of the game make the effort to 7 7 done before, artists nett a way to show their iSome ndividuality. artists choose to do that with their musical style others with their personal appearance. Fror Lady Gaga to Miranda Lambert, todays music industry is vast with litile bit of everything a and plenty of opportunity to make it big While some people listen to pop and others like country, its plain see that music is a big part of all our lives Whether we pick an artist because of their talent, a connection with their music, or their physical appea- to rance, theres ilm s trass 1! la; beau ectec i)73 nous somethin? out there for all of us Hutchins said, Theyre all and unique so different in their on ways. v, weapons at all today," Jeffery said. "In the past these were actual devices that were meant to hurt people, but in our game these are more of a type of glorified ente- combat combat an art form. Members are consistently committed to attempting to make it as realistic as possible by following a few rules or restrictions. Jeffery said one thing that is more modem is the weapon they use. "These are not actual see COMBAT page jror 4 Y f $ Xe i Members of a medieval combat group, Antirdearg, cautiously step into dm mg their weekly practice. Padded weapons, safety rules and a spot h lo lh,s PPular Pp activity has kept it safe and fun for decades. 1 , |